11 Movies About Single Parent Families

Sleepless in Seattle

Starring: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

Rated: PG 

Plot: A grieving widower's son calls a radio talk show in an attempt to find his father, Sam (Hanks), a partner, when a young woman on the other side of the country, Annie (Ryan), happens to hear his tale and fall in love with the idea of him… and eventually the man himself.

Why We Love It: Not only does the movie imply that single parents deserve to find love (again), but that their kids support them in doing so—after all, it’s Jonah, Sam’s son, who orchestrates the union of Sam and Annie. So, single parents: Stop feeling guilty, and go on a date!

Sleepless in Seattle from amazon.com, $4.99

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